Oslo Fjord 2-Hour Sightseeing Cruise
Duration: 2 hours
Explore the diverse and unique islands and colorful houses of the Oslo Fjord on a 2-hour boat tour, discovering charming landscapes, amazing city…
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Oslo: 7-Hour Grand Tour and Fjord Cruise
Duration: 7 hours
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Oslo Fjords 3-Hour Evening Buffet Cruise
Duration: 3 hours
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Climb aboard a wooden sailing ship for a 3-hour cruise of the Oslo fjords. Pass a maze of green islands, and sit back to enjoy the cinematic scenery.…
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Duration: 3 hours
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Set Sail in Oslo: 3-Hour Jazz and Buffet Cruise
Duration: 3 hours
Set sail on Oslo's Fjord for a 3 hour buffet and jazz cruise. Snap pictures of lovely scenery, feast on a shrimp buffet, and enjoy the traditional…
Oslo: 24-Hour Hop-on/Hop-off Bus and Boat
Valid: 1 day
Experience the whole of Oslo is with this bus and boat hop-on/hop-off combination. This is the perfect opportunity to see the city by bus before…
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Best Ways to Spend A Day on Oslofjord
The fjord - or a sea inlet, usually surrounded by cliffs - is part of the geographical Norwegian imagination. So it's only fitting that the capital, Oslo, has its own! What are the best ways to while away the hours on Oslofjord?
Cruise
Relax for a couple hours, taking pictures of traditional seaside homes, as well as the mountainous natural landscape. Add a shrimp dinner or see a live blues performance on board!
Bike Ride
The freedom on a bike is always the best! Glide along and breathe in the salty fjord air, it's nothing short of perfect. Rent a city bike card at the Oslo Visitor Center!
Island Hopping
Get away from the city buzz and experience some tranquility on one of Oslo's islands. Forests and hiking trails make this a retreat for residents and tourists alike.
Our insider tips
When should I go?
Spring or summer - March to September - will have lovely weather, although it may be a little rain-prone!
When do cruises begin?
It depends where your starting point is - whether it's from the pier in front of City Hall or Opera House, it will be at 9:45AM and 10:15AM respectively. Cruises last up to two hours.
Are there any days the cruises don't run?
May 17th is a national holiday in Norway, as are December 24th and 25th.
Good to know
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- When should I visit?
- Visit Oslofjord anytime, but check cruise times in advance, which vary.
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- Is it expensive?
- Strolling the fjord is free, but the activities you choose to do will probably cost money.
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- Will I need a guide?
- It will definitely help. Might be worth it to check out our best-selling tours.
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- How to get there
- Take the Inter City-train bound for Skien or the express bus to Fredrikstad.
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- Additional information
- ** It's possible to go around the fjord in a day, but better to reserve 2-3 days for the trip. | The area's best restaurants are closed in July when the locals go to their summer houses.*
What people are saying about Oslofjord
We enjoyed the musicians, views, crew and food.
We sat in the bow near the band and it was a lot of fun interacting with them and the other passengers in that area. The variety of music was wonderful and the vocals had a true jazz character. Arrive early enough to ensure a seat near the band in the bow. The cruise is close enough to shore to enjoy the waterfront Norwegian architecture as well as spectacular views of the port and the city. This cruise is a perfect jumping off point to orient yourself to the Oslo fjord and be wonderfully entertained at the same time. I will take the cruise again for sure.
Immaculate sailing vessel, polite crew, and beautiful scenery
The sightseeing tour was aboard an old, but immaculately maintained wooden sailing schooner(?). The crew was very polite and motored the boat around the fjord with great skill. The commentary was minimal and I would have liked more details about the history, natural history as well as the flora and fauna that live in around the fjord. Being October, it got quite chilly aboard, but the crew brought out mounds of blankets to wrap up in, and supplied yummy warm drinks. The wooden folding chairs were rickety and uncomfortable but no one seemed to mind.
Wonderful, insightful and relaxing experience!
Thoroughly enjoyed this tour. The boat that we travelled on was amazing, and the set up with open style picnic tables made this really enjoyable. The guidance was enjoyable and relevant, and the sights along the way made me really fall in love with Oslo!
Informative, comprehensive, easy, pleasant
The tour was a great way to get in all the important sites of Oslo in one day. The staff were kind and knowledgeable. The bus and organization made it very easy to go from place to place.
Good! But more time for photography must be given !
For photography composition- some extra time and right place are a must!! There was no location in the ski area to capture the immensity of scale!
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